Studio Rental

Located at 520 8th Avenue in the heart of New York City, the TBG Arts Center provides performance and studio space at affordable rates.

For reservations or to make an appointment to view the TBG Arts Center and its available spaces, please visit us in person or call 212-760-2615.  Please leave a detailed message with date, time, and size requirements when calling.

TBG Arts Center Hours
Monday through Friday:  10am - 9:30pm 
Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 9:30pm

Arrangements can be made for early or extended rental hours.

Studio 1

22' x 35'

Includes sound and light lock vestibule entrance, theatrical lighting (LED) & lighting board, backstage area (with props & furniture), 24 chairs (more available if required)

Max 40 people

Studios Rental Policies

  • Bookings may be made
    • PHONE:  212-760-2615
    • IN-PERSON: at our front desk
  • If you are interested in a lock-out rental or studio rental greater than two consecutive hours, please contact us via the form on this page
  • Bookings must be paid in advance with a credit card (we do not accept cash payment).
  • Bookings are for rehearsal only. Studio space cannot be booked to teach or present public sharings / performances (readings, workshops, or productions).
  • Studio rentals for outside projects are on a per-project basis.
  • Bookings are pending studio availability.
  • Time is limited to a maximum of 2 hours, booked no more than 4 weeks in advance.
  • Cancellation Policy: We require at least 24-hours notice to cancel a studio rental and move the rental to another date and time. In some circumstances, with 24-hours or more of notice, we may be able to issue a credit for a future rental, good for one year. We do not offer refunds for canceled studio rentals.
  • You are welcome to use props and furniture provided in the studios. Please note:
    • all props and furniture must be returned to their storage areas
    • all trash and recycling must be disposed of properly
    • all dished use must be cleaned
    • the room should be left in neutral by the end of the booking time
  • Although we rarely have to do so, we reserve the right to move a booking to another room, adjust the time slightly or cancel it if necessary to accommodate TBG programming changes.  In these unusual cases, we will contact you directly, so you can make other arrangements.

TBG Student Rehearsal Bookings

Currently enrolled Barrow Group students may rent our studio spaces for class rehearsals at a discounted rate of $20/ 50 minutes.  These bookings are for acting class rehearsal only. Studio rentals for other outside projects are on a per-project basis and may not qualify for the student rate.

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